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It truly feels that there is no limit to Slimes sometimes, you know? With how adaptable they are and how their pseudobodies seem to take on any shape or property they wish, it makes you wonder why the rest of the world ever evolved all these extra bits? Why do I have all these complicated parts and pieces when I could just be malleable goo with a single heart? It sure would make navigating rough terrain easier! Could just stretch my limbs or slither up trees with ease! And how about spying on the wildlife? I could just jam myself into the nearest burrow or tree cavity and do my observations completely undetected! And Slimes can pretty much eat anything too! No worries about what supplies to pack or how I am going to carry enough food for an expedition! The possibilities are endless! But I can't be losing myself to these fantasies, as such a thing probably isn't all that cracked up to be, and I do like being a dryad. But you cannot deny the sheer potential a single Slime can have! With the right materials, they can become something quite powerful, like the Metal Slimes!

The Metal Slimes are a type of Slime that can be found in arid regions, either rocky or sandy it doesn't really matter. What matters is that there is access to plenty of metals, which should be pretty obvious. Some folk tend to get the impression that Metal Slimes eat ores and irons, but that isn't really true. They do pull chunks of metal into their pseudobodies, but it isn't for nutrition. Instead, Metal Slimes use rocks and other ores within to slowly shave away at these consumed metals, reducing them to powder. These metallic dusts are incorporated into their slime, which allow them to create this iron hard exterior. That is another myth of these Slimes, that they are essentially liquid metal. Nope, they just use a large amount of metal powder in their outer layers of slime to create the effect. If they condense their outer slime, then the metal gets packed together and creates thickened armor, or it can be used to form sharpened points and spikes! To get this metallic coating, they need a whole lot of metal powders. Not to mention that their pseudobody and digestive process inevitably starts breaking some of them down, so they need to replenish by "eating" ores. When it comes to actual food, they will eat anything organic, just like any other Slime. That is the stuff that has nutrition!

Metal Slimes are easy to identify by their metallic sheen, dark colored pseudobodies and their rather compact form. Since they contain so much metal in their slime, they are actually pretty heavy. Without proper support, any long tendrils or tall forms would collapse under the weight, so they prefer to keep it small and bulky. Metal Slimes tend to look like spiky lumps, with very short limbs or tendrils if they even have any. They like to form spikes on their outsides, which can extend out like a spear when dealing with predators or prey. When they hunt, they tend to slither up to prey and launch forth a single spike to skewer them, then dragging the impaled critter into their pseudobodies for digestion. If attacked by predators, they harden their exterior to that of armor and will point their spikes toward the threat. It is an incredibly display, where every iron blade on their body moves in unison to keep themselves aimed at the attacker! Good luck getting past that! However, their defenses aren't flawless. Metal Slimes are still living creatures, and thus they need to breath. Slimes can only get air from portions of their body that is loose and moist, as compacted slime cannot absorb air properly. Thus all this thick armor can actually suffocate them, but Metal Slimes don't keep every inch of their body this hard. Rather, they tend to have their undersides still soft and breathable, which is good for respiration but bad for defense. If you can get under them, then there is a weak spot. Sure, they can harden that spot too and become a ball of thick spiny armor, but they will be asphyxiating themselves while they do it. Eventually they will have to soften up, and then the attacker can strike!

It should be noted that there has been discussion on how Metal Slimes came to be. The obvious answer may be that they just figured it out themselves, but some folk think different. After coming to the conclusion that Fire Slimes gained the knowledge to create their flammable form from phoenixes, there has always been the wonder if other Slime varieties have copied their traits as well. It doesn't seem like they all have, but Metal Slimes actually have an interesting candidate. They tend to be found in metal rich regions, which is also where Pulgasari (or Bulgasari, depending on who you ask) dwell! These metal eating mammals certainly have the armor and weaponry to match, so perhaps Metal Slimes took inspiration here? It is hard to say, as the only real way to know is to ask a Metal Slime, but they aren't chatty or friendly for that matter. Getting close to them is just begging for an iron spike through the brain.

The existence of Metal Slimes has fascinated many people, who dream of all the things one can do with living fluid metal. I have certainly heard talk of folk trying to use them as weapons or living armor, or perhaps fusing a bunch into an iron giant of a Slimera. It should be noted that most people thinking or writing of these ideas tend to be folk who have never interacted with a Metal Slime. Yes, it sounds cool for a liquid metal blob to rapidly morph and shift into many blade forms, slicing foes to ribbons. But in truth, they are very slow and tend to stick with a single deadly strike. And like I said, they aren't friendly. These Slimes have taken this form because they live in a hostile environment, so thus they are ready to read everything as a threat. I can't even imagine what would happen to the poor soul who slops a couple of Metal Slimes onto their body in the hopes of living armor. Probably wind up looking like someone who was thrown into an iron maiden. People who actually live around Metal Slimes or interact with them aren't huge fans. Like I said, quite hostile and they also "consume" precious ores, so any mining company absolutely despises them. Finding Metal Slimes means you are in the right area for lucrative mining, but that also means they will be swarming your tunnels in no time to feed on the ore veins, and will be impaling your workers while they do it.

Some folk wonder if Metal Slimes will attack people if they are wearing metal, as perhaps they would want to "eat" it. As far as I can tell, they do not. They find plenty in their environment and they don't ever seem to actually target or hunt humans. So Metal Slimes don't eat armor? Well, uh, you see, it's not regular Metal Slimes to be exact, but....well....stick around for another entry of mine. We will talk about that subject more there. Best to keep this entry shorter and less....nightmarish...

Chlora Myron

Dryad Natural Historian

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Hey there! I am back, and hittin' ya with a new kind of Slime!

Description

It truly feels that there is no limit to Slimes sometimes, you know? With how adaptable they are and how their pseudobodies seem to take on any shape or property they wish, it makes you wonder why the rest of the world ever evolved all these extra bits? Why do I have all these complicated parts and pieces when I could just be malleable goo with a single heart? It sure would make navigating rough terrain easier! Could just stretch my limbs or slither up trees with ease! And how about spying on the wildlife? I could just jam myself into the nearest burrow or tree cavity and do my observations completely undetected! And Slimes can pretty much eat anything too! No worries about what supplies to pack or how I am going to carry enough food for an expedition! The possibilities are endless! But I can't be losing myself to these fantasies, as such a thing probably isn't all that cracked up to be, and I do like being a dryad. But you cannot deny the sheer potential a single Slime can have! With the right materials, they can become something quite powerful, like the Metal Slimes!

The Metal Slimes are a type of Slime that can be found in arid regions, either rocky or sandy it doesn't really matter. What matters is that there is access to plenty of metals, which should be pretty obvious. Some folk tend to get the impression that Metal Slimes eat ores and irons, but that isn't really true. They do pull chunks of metal into their pseudobodies, but it isn't for nutrition. Instead, Metal Slimes use rocks and other ores within to slowly shave away at these consumed metals, reducing them to powder. These metallic dusts are incorporated into their slime, which allow them to create this iron hard exterior. That is another myth of these Slimes, that they are essentially liquid metal. Nope, they just use a large amount of metal powder in their outer layers of slime to create the effect. If they condense their outer slime, then the metal gets packed together and creates thickened armor, or it can be used to form sharpened points and spikes! To get this metallic coating, they need a whole lot of metal powders. Not to mention that their pseudobody and digestive process inevitably starts breaking some of them down, so they need to replenish by "eating" ores. When it comes to actual food, they will eat anything organic, just like any other Slime. That is the stuff that has nutrition!

Metal Slimes are easy to identify by their metallic sheen, dark colored pseudobodies and their rather compact form. Since they contain so much metal in their slime, they are actually pretty heavy. Without proper support, any long tendrils or tall forms would collapse under the weight, so they prefer to keep it small and bulky. Metal Slimes tend to look like spiky lumps, with very short limbs or tendrils if they even have any. They like to form spikes on their outsides, which can extend out like a spear when dealing with predators or prey. When they hunt, they tend to slither up to prey and launch forth a single spike to skewer them, then dragging the impaled critter into their pseudobodies for digestion. If attacked by predators, they harden their exterior to that of armor and will point their spikes toward the threat. It is an incredibly display, where every iron blade on their body moves in unison to keep themselves aimed at the attacker! Good luck getting past that! However, their defenses aren't flawless. Metal Slimes are still living creatures, and thus they need to breath. Slimes can only get air from portions of their body that is loose and moist, as compacted slime cannot absorb air properly. Thus all this thick armor can actually suffocate them, but Metal Slimes don't keep every inch of their body this hard. Rather, they tend to have their undersides still soft and breathable, which is good for respiration but bad for defense. If you can get under them, then there is a weak spot. Sure, they can harden that spot too and become a ball of thick spiny armor, but they will be asphyxiating themselves while they do it. Eventually they will have to soften up, and then the attacker can strike!

It should be noted that there has been discussion on how Metal Slimes came to be. The obvious answer may be that they just figured it out themselves, but some folk think different. After coming to the conclusion that Fire Slimes gained the knowledge to create their flammable form from phoenixes, there has always been the wonder if other Slime varieties have copied their traits as well. It doesn't seem like they all have, but Metal Slimes actually have an interesting candidate. They tend to be found in metal rich regions, which is also where Pulgasari (or Bulgasari, depending on who you ask) dwell! These metal eating mammals certainly have the armor and weaponry to match, so perhaps Metal Slimes took inspiration here? It is hard to say, as the only real way to know is to ask a Metal Slime, but they aren't chatty or friendly for that matter. Getting close to them is just begging for an iron spike through the brain.

The existence of Metal Slimes has fascinated many people, who dream of all the things one can do with living fluid metal. I have certainly heard talk of folk trying to use them as weapons or living armor, or perhaps fusing a bunch into an iron giant of a Slimera. It should be noted that most people thinking or writing of these ideas tend to be folk who have never interacted with a Metal Slime. Yes, it sounds cool for a liquid metal blob to rapidly morph and shift into many blade forms, slicing foes to ribbons. But in truth, they are very slow and tend to stick with a single deadly strike. And like I said, they aren't friendly. These Slimes have taken this form because they live in a hostile environment, so thus they are ready to read everything as a threat. I can't even imagine what would happen to the poor soul who slops a couple of Metal Slimes onto their body in the hopes of living armor. Probably wind up looking like someone who was thrown into an iron maiden. People who actually live around Metal Slimes or interact with them aren't huge fans. Like I said, quite hostile and they also "consume" precious ores, so any mining company absolutely despises them. Finding Metal Slimes means you are in the right area for lucrative mining, but that also means they will be swarming your tunnels in no time to feed on the ore veins, and will be impaling your workers while they do it.

Some folk wonder if Metal Slimes will attack people if they are wearing metal, as perhaps they would want to "eat" it. As far as I can tell, they do not. They find plenty in their environment and they don't ever seem to actually target or hunt humans. So Metal Slimes don't eat armor? Well, uh, you see, it's not regular Metal Slimes to be exact, but....well....stick around for another entry of mine. We will talk about that subject more there. Best to keep this entry shorter and less....nightmarish...

Chlora Myron

Dryad Natural Historian

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Hey there! I am back, and hittin' ya with a new kind of Slime!